Members of the Republic of Ireland women’s team have announced that they will not attend a training camp in Dublin this afternoon ahead of next week's friendly match against Slovakia.

The move is the latest development in a protest being held by the team against what they feel is their poor treatment by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).

The team held a press conference at Liberty Hall yesterday, at which they said outlined numerous attempts to address issues including the lack of payment for loss of earnings when representing the team, the booking of hotels without WiFi, and having to return team tracksuits after matches.

Speaking today, PFA Ireland Player Executive Ollie Cahill said: “At a team meeting the members of the Women’s National Team decided that they are unfortunately unable to attend today's training camp.

“The players have not taken this decision lightly. The players wish to make clear that they simply want the FAI to respect their right to choose their own representatives and have all the outstanding issues which are affecting their ability to achieve their maximum potential for their country resolved in a swift, amicable and professional manner.

He also thanked the public and football community for their overwhelming support in the past 24 hours.

In a statement, SIPTU Services Division Organiser Ethel Buckley confirmed that members of the team will attend a meeting with a mediator to discuss the issues in this dispute this evening, along with Professional Footballers Association Ireland and SIPTU representatives.